Missouri Legislators To Pre-File 2022 Sports Betting Bills

Missouri Legislature

The pre-filing period for the 2022 legislative period begins on Wednesday meaning that the bills will likely be read and discussed in the spring legislative session. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Three state legislators are planning on pre-filing legislation on Wednesday that would legalize sports betting … Read more

When Will Maryland, New York Sportsbooks Launch?

Sportsbook

New York is on schedule to launch its mobile sportsbooks before the Super Bowl as the New York State Register released the official rules and regulatory framework. While Maryland’s retail sportsbooks are on schedule to launch by Jan. 2022, Lottery and Gaming Control Director John … Read more

First Wisconsin Sports Betting Operation To Launch Tuesday

The Oneida Casino

The Oneida Casino will launch Wisconsin’s first legal sports betting operation on Tuesday, becoming the first of the 11 authorized tribes to launch sports betting. The Oneida Business Committee and Senior Management of the Oneida Casino will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. GREEN … Read more

Dakota Magic Casino Could Launch First Legal Sportsbook In ND

Dakota Magic Casino

The Dakota National Casino plans to launch its Dakota Nation Sportsbook as soon as December 1 and no later than January 2022. The sportsbook will feature a full Las Vegas-Style experience, including wall-to-wall televisions and food and drink offerings among other features. HANKINSON, N.D. – … Read more

FL Sportsbooks On Pause: Judge Rules Gaming Compact Violates IGRA

Florida Compact Denied

*edit: Near the bottom of the article, we claimed the “Florida Sports Betting Initiative” was sponsored by Florida Voters In Charge. The initiative is sponsored by Florida Education Champions.* Federal district court judge Dabney Friedrich ruled that the gaming compact between Florida and the Seminole … Read more

DraftKings Preps Kansas Mobile Sportsbook, Awaiting Regulation

DraftKings - Kansas

DraftKings has announced a mobile sports betting deal with Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Kansas to provide their sportsbook services once the industry becomes legal in Kansas. Kansas has not yet legalized or regulated the sports betting industry, with nearly 10 bills being introduced … Read more

If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em – Disney Reverses Sports Betting Stance

Disney - Sports Betting

Walt Disney Corporation CEO Bob Chapek announced Disney’s plans to “aggressively expand” into the sports betting world during the company’s Q4 earnings call. The announcement is a reversal of Disney’s current position, as they have spent over $2.3 million in contributions to Florida’s top anti-sports-betting … Read more

Arkansas Racing Commission To Vote On Mobile Sports Betting

Arkansas Racing Commission

The Arkansas Racing Commission plans to vote on a rule change that would allow for users to wager on sports using a mobile device or computer on November 18. If passed, the rule change would be reviewed by the Joint Legislative Rules Committee – if … Read more

These Three States Might See A Sports Betting Launch Soon

Louisiana, Maryland, Wisconsin Sports Betting

DraftKings is already allowing pre-registration for Louisiana residents. Maryland is awaiting finalization from SWARC to fully launch sports betting. The Green Bay tribal casino in Oneida, Wisconsin is set to begin taking wagers soon. LAS VEGAS – As the sports betting industry continues to expand … Read more

New York Announces Nine Mobile Sportsbook Licensees

New York Mobile Sports Betting

The New York State Gaming Commission recommended nine mobile operators to be granted mobile sports betting licenses on Monday. Each sportsbook, once launched, will be subject to the nation’s highest tax rate on sports betting at 51%, with the licenses effective for a period of … Read more

NC Mobile Sports Betting Bill Gets New Life In House

North Caroline Mobile Betting

The North Carolina House Commerce Committee passed SB 688, a bill to legalize and regulate mobile sports betting in the state, by a vote of 12-4 on Thursday. The bill passed in the North Carolina Senate in August, but has been placed on the backburner … Read more

Mississippi Mobile Sports Betting Bill In The Works

Mississippi Sports betting

Mississippi’s House Gaming Committee has announced that they are working on a bill to legalize and regulate mobile sports betting. The House Gaming Committee Chairman, Rep. Casey Eure, said that protecting brick and mortar sportsbooks was a priority when crafting the bill. JACKSON, Miss. – … Read more